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TECHNICAL DATA-GENERAL
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mm
in.
Track (rear)
1440
56.7
Wheelbase
2517
99.1
Turning radius
5600
220.5
kg.
lb.
Curb weight (depending on
equipment)
1252-1411
2755-3105
Gross vehicle weight
(depending on equipment)
1677-1768
3690·3890
Weight distribution
89139-SG681
at curb weight
59-62% front
at gross weight
52-55% front
Vehicle capacity weight---ex.
conv. (five people, 180 lb.
luggage)
422
930
Maximum roof rack load---ex.
conv.
100
220
Maximum trailer weight:
General
mm
in.
trailer with brakes
900
2000
trailer without brakes
450
1000
75
165
Overall length (sedans,
convertibles)
4680
184.3
Overall length (hatchback)
4687
184.5
Overall width
1690
66.5
hatchback
14.9 cu.fl.
hatchback, parcel shelf reo
moved
19.1 cU.fl.
sedan
14.2 cU.fl.
convertible
10.7 cU.fl.
Maximum trailer tongue weight
Overall height (at curb weight)
1419
55.9
Overall height with convertible
at highest point
2230
87.8
Tnunk volume (SAE)
Road clearance (full load)
SPG models
120
4.7
all other models
137
5.4
alloy wheels
1430
56.4
steel wheels
1437
56.6
Track (front)
TECHNICAL DATA-GENERAL
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Technical Data-General
Engine Specifications
Model
Year
Displacement
cc (cu. in.)
Com pression
ratio
Horsepower @
rpm SAE net
Torque Ib-ft @
rpm SAE net
Fuel system
900/900S/Convertible
1986-1987
1985 (121)
10.1: 1
125 @ 5500
128 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.2
10.1: 1
128 @ 6000
128 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.4
10.1: 1
128 @ 6000
128 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.4
133 @ 2900
Bosch LH 2.4.2
1988
1985 (121)
1989-1990
900 TurborTurbo
Convertible
900 SPG
1985 (121)
1991-1993
2118 (129)
10.1: 1
140 @ 6000
1985-1988
1985 (121)
9.0:1
160 @ 5500
188 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.2
1989-1993
1985 (121)
9.0:1
160 @ 5500
188 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.4
1985-1986
1985(121)
9.0:1
160 @ 5500
188 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.2
1987-1988
1985 (121)
9:0:1
165 @ 5500
195 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.2
1989
1985(121)
9.0:1
165 @ 5500
195 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.4
1990-1991
1985 (121)
9.0:1
175 @ 5500
195 @ 3000
Bosch LH 2.4
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE­
QUICK DATA
Spark Plug Applications
Engine Oil Change
Saab recommended engine oil
SAE 10W-30, API Service
Rating SG or SF/CD
Altemate for extremely hot
climates
15W-40, API Service Rating
SG or SF/CD
Engine oil drain plug tightening
torque (13 mm or 19mm
wrench size)
29-39 Nm (21-29 ft-Ib)
Engine Oil Capacity
(including filter)
4.2 quarts (4.0 liters)
Ignition System Applications
Model
Spark Plug
1985-1993 Turbo
normal driving
NGK BCP 7EV
altemate
NGK BCP 7ES
city driving
NGK BCP 6EV
altemate
NGK BCP 6ES
Spark plug electrode gap
0.024-0.028 in. (0.6-0.7 mm)
Tightening torque-­
sparkplugs
25 to 29 Nm (18 to 21 ft-Ib)
Ignition Timing
1985-1992 turbo models
basic Hall ignition
1986-1992 non-turbo models
EZK ignition -Hall-effect with
knock sensor
Spark Plug Applications
Model
Spark Plug
1986-1988 Normally aspirated
NGK BCP 6ES
altemate
NGK BCP 6EV
1989-1993 Normally-aspirated
NGK BCP 5ES
LUBRICA nON AND MAINTENANCE-QUICK DATA
Distributor vacuum hose
disconnected and plugged,
where applicable
Turbo models
16°BTDC @ 850 rpm
Normally aspirated models
14°BTDC @ 850 rpm
Cooling System
Capacity (50/50 mixture anti­
freeze and water)
10.5 quarts (10 liters)
Technical Data-General
Automatic Transmission
Engine Drive Belt Tensions
(measure using special belt tensioning gauge)
Drive belt tension
N
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ATF
Ford Specification M2C-33F
(alternate: Ford Specification G)
ATF capacity
8.5 quarts (8.0 liters)
AJT final drive grade of oil
SAE EP 80 or 75 API-GL-4 or
API-GL-5
Altemate grade of oil
10W-30 engine oil
AJT final drive capacity
1.3 quarts (1.25 liters)
(Ib)
Altemator
checking (minimum)
one belt
200
(45)
two belts
420
(95)
one belt
310±20
(70±5)
two belts
645±20
(145±5)
ATF drain plug tightening
torque
5-8 Nm (48-72 in-Ib)
535±45
(120±10)
AJT final drive drain or filler
plug tightening torque
39-59 Nm (28-44 ft-Ib)
adjusting, used belts
adjusting, new belts
one belt
AlC compressor
checking (minimum)
245
(55)
adjusting, used belt
355±20
(80±5)
adjusting, new belt
535±45
(120±10)
checking (minimum)
220
(50)
adjusting, used belt
310±20
(70±5)
1985-1987 models
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
adjusting, new belt
445±45
(100±10)
1988 and later models
4.0 mm (0.16 in.)
Power steering
Manual Transmission
Grade of oil
SAE 10W-30 SF/CC, SF/CD,
SG
Alternate grade of oil
SAE EP 75 API-GL-4 or API­
GL-5
Oil capacity
3.1 quarts (3.0 liters)
Brake System
Brake Fluid Grade
SAE Dot 4
Brake Pad Wear Limit
WARNING
Do not use SAE DOT 5 brake fluid. Brake system failure may
result.
Steering and Wheel Alignment
Power Steering Fluid
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
9985010), Texaco TL4634 or
equivalent
LUBRICAnON AND MAINTENANCE-QUICK DA TA
Engine-Technical Data
022-1
022 Engine-Technical Data
Engine Tightening Torques
022-1
Crankshaft
022-6
Connecting Rods and Piston Pins
022-2
Lubrication System
022-6
Piston Rings
022-3
LH Fuel Injection
022-7
Pistons
022-3
Cooling System
022-8
Cylinder Head and Valve
Mechanism
Turbocharger
022-8
022-4
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft·rb (in-Ib)
Cylinder block end plate to
engine (flywheel end)
20
15
stage 1
60
44
stage 2
80 plus and
additional
90° (1/4
tum)
59 plus and
additional 90 0
(1/4 tum)
automatic transmission
33--39
24-29
manual transmission
25±3
18±2.2
Engine oil cooler line to oil filter
housing
7-10
(62-89 in-Ib)
Engine oil drain plug to case
29--39
21-29
EGR valve to cylinder head
8
(71 in-Ib)
turbo models
25
18
normally aspirated models
20
15
Cylinder head to cylinder block
Engine to transmission
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft·lb (in-I b)
Camshaft sprocket to camshaft
63
46
Camshaft bearing caps to
cylinder head
15
11
Camshaft timing chain
tensioner to timing case
63
46
Flywheel to crankshaft (17 mm
bolt head)
60
44
Clutch slave cylinder to
transmission case
6-14
(53-124 in-Ib)
FlyWheel to crankshaft (19 mm
bolt head)
85
63
Coolant drain plug to engine
block
15
11
55
41
Coolant temperature sensor
(LH sensor)
20
15
Fuel pump to fuel tank
(threaded collar)-1990 and
later
20
15
Connecting rod cap to
connecting rod
55
Ignition distributor to cylinder
head
Intake manifold to cylinder
head
22
16
Exhaust manifold to cylinder
head
41
Crankshaft pulley to crankshaft
1985-1990
190
140
1991 and later
175
129
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ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
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Engine-Technical Data
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-Ib)
Main bearing caps to cylinder
block
110
81
Oil filter to oil filter housing
10
7.4
CONNECTING RODSAND PISTON PINS
Oil pressure switch to oil filter
housing
small (1/4"-18 NPTF)
10
(89 in-Ib)
large (M 14X1.5)
30
22
Oil pump to timing chain cover
8
(71 in-Ib)
Oxygen sensor
40
30
Spark plugs to cylinder head
28
21
Thermostat housing to cylinder
head
18
13
Timing chain cover to engine
block and cylinder head
20
15
Timing chain tensioner to
cylinder head
63
46
Valve cover to cylinder head
15
89082
Connecting rods
mm
in.
56.000-56.019
2.2047-2.2055
11
Diameter of big end
(bearing shells
removed)
24.005-24.010
0.9451-0.9453
0.0010-0.0024
M5 bolt
5
(44 in-Ib)
Diameter of small end
(bushing installed)
M6 bolt
10
(89 in-Ib)
Big-end clearance
0.026-0.062
M8 bolt
20
15
40
30
Maximum permissible
weight variation per set
9 g (0.32 oz.)
M10 bolt
Piston pins
mm
in.
Piston pin diameter
23.996-24.000
0.9447-0.9449
All other fasteners
Piston pin to connecting rod clearance
CONNECTING RODS AND PISTON PINS
B202 engine
0.005-0.014
0.0002-0.0006
B212 engine
0.002-0.011
0.00008-0.0004
Engine-Technical Data
022-3
PISTON RINGS
1
Piston Ring
Top compression ring
Second compression ring
Oil scraper ring
End gap
0.35-0.55 mm 0.0138-0.0217 in.
0.30-0.45 mm 0.0118-0.0177 in.
0.38-1.40 mm 0.0150-0.0551 in:
Width (thickness)
1.73-1.75 mm 0.0681-0.0689 in.
1.98-1.99 mm 0.0780-0.0783 in.
2.63-2.73 mm 0.1035-0.1075 in'"
Side clearance in piston
groove
0.05-0.09 mm 0.0020-0.0035 in.
0.04-0.07 mm 0.0016-0.0028 in.
•Applies to segment part of ring
"Oil scraper ring segment width (thickness) 0.58-0.64 mm 0.0028-0.02552 in
PISTONS
Piston diameter
mm
in.
Turbo engine with Mahle pistons (cont'd)
Piston and Cylinder
Classification Codes
first oversize
(0.5mm)
90.460-90.475
3.5614-3.5620
second oversize
(1.0mm)
90.960-89.975
3.5811-3.5817
Normally aspirated engine with Mahle or KS pistons
(ex. 8212 engine)
AA
mm
89.978-89.988
3.5424-3.5428
standard A8
89.988-89.996
3.5428-3.5431
standard 8
89.996-90.004
3.5431-3.5435
standard C
90.004-90.020
3.5435-3.5441
first oversize
(0.5mm)
90.482-90.497
3.5623-3.5629
second oversize
(1.0 mm)
90.982-89.997
3.5820-3.5826
Normally aspirated engine with Hepolite pistons
(ex. 8212 engine)
69084-S2l1102
Piston diameter
standard A
in.
standard A
89.977-89.985
3.5424-3.5427
standardA8
89.985-=89.991
3.5427-3.5430
standard 8
89.991-89.999
3.5430-3.5433
standard C
89.999-90.015
3.5433-3.5439
Normally aspirated engine with Hepolite pistons
(ex. 8212 engine)
Turbo engine with Mahle pistons
standard A
89.960-89.970
3.5417-3.5421
standard A8
89.970-89.978
3.5421-3.5424
standard 8
89.978-89.986
3.5424-3.5427
standard C
89.986-90.002
3.5427-3.5434
continued
first oversize
(0.5 mm)
90.477-90.492
3.5621-3.5627
second oversize
(1.0 mm)
90.977-89.992
3.5818-3.5824
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PISTONS
022-4
Engine-Technical Data
Piston diameter
CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE
MECHANISM
in.
mm
B212 engine (2.1 liter engine)
standard A
92.982-92.992
3.6607-3.6611
standard B
92.993-93.002
3.6611-3.6615
standard B
93.003-93.012
3.6615-3.6619
first oversize
(0.5 mm)
93.482-93.492
3.6804-3.6808
second oversize
(1.0mm)
93.982-93.992
3.7001-3.7005
nominal piston
clearance
0.009-0.035
0.00035-0.00137
Piston-to-Cylinder Clearance (mm)
non-turbo
(KS)
piston!
cylinder
classification
B202 engine (2.0 L)
AlA
0.012-0.032
turbo
non-turbo
(Hepolite)
0.030-0.050
0.015-0.033
ABIA
0.004-0.022
0.022-0.040
0.009-0.025
AB/B
0.014-0.032
0.032-0.050
0.019-0.035
B/A
BIB
0.006-0.024
CIB
0.014-0.032
0.001-0.019
0.024-0.042
0.011-0.029
0.008-0.034
B212 engine (2.1 L)
AlA
0.008-0.028
BIB
0.009-0.027
BIB
0.009-0.027
CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE MECHANISM
Cylinder head "'eight
(dimension A)
mm
in.
New
140.5±0.1
5.533±0.004
After machining
140.1±0.05
5.516±O.004
Machining limit
0.4
0.0016
Engine-Technical Data
022-5
Exhaust valve
44.5"
~
6.955-6.980 mm
(0.2738-0.2748 in.)
,
t
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1.5mm
(0.06 in.)
approx.
JI-­
29.0 mm
(1.14 in.)
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Intake valve
t
6.960"6.975 mm
(0.2740-0.2746 in.)
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32.0 mm
(1.26 in.)
1.5mm
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(0.06 in.)
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Valves
mm
Valve clearance
non-adjustable
in.
Valve guides
valve guide wear
(clearance between
valve guide and valve
stem)
maximum pennissible
0.5
length
49.00
1.929
outside diameter
12.039-12.050
0.4740-{).4744
bore for valve guide in
cylinder head
12.000-12.018
0.4724-{).4731
0.02
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B9087
Camshaft
mm
in.
0.07
Bearing diameter
28.922-28.935
1.1387-1.1392
45.0±1.5
1.77±O.06
Axial play (maximum
pe nn issible)
0.08-{).35
0.0031-{).0138
installed height
37.0
1.46
height when com­
pressed with pressure
of 131-141 Ibs.
28.4
1.12
Cam followers
mm
in.
Diameter
32.96-32.98
1.2976-1 .2984
Height
26
1.02
Bore for cam followers
in camshaft bridge
33.000-33.016
1.2992-1 .2998
Valve Springs
out-of-square (maxi­
mum)
1.75
free height
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Engine-Technical Data
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
CRANKSHAFT
Crankshaft
mm
in.
Maximum variation in
straightness (runout)
0.10
0.004
Axial play (end float)
0.08-0.28
0.003-0.011
Maximum out-of-round
of journals
0.05
0.002
Radius of main journal
fillet
2.2-2.5
0.09--Q.10
Main bearing oil
clearance
0.020-0.062
0.0008-0.0024
Big-end bearing oil
clearance
0.026-0.062
0.0010-0.0024
Crankpin diameter
standard
51.981-52.000
2.0465-2.0472
first undersize
51.731-51.750
2.0367-2.0374
second undersize
51.481-51.500
2.0268-2.0276
third undersize
51.237-51.250
2.0172-2.0177
fourth undersize
50.987-51.000
2.0074-2.0079
Main journal diameter
standard
57.981-58.000
2.2827-2.2835
first undersize
57.731-57.750
2.2729-2.2736
second undersize
57.481-57.500
2.2630-2.2638
third undersize
57.237-57.250
2.2534-2.2539
fourth undersize
56.987-57.000
2.2436-2.2441
Color markings, main and big-end bearing shells
standard
first oversize
second oversize
thin-red
thin-yellow
thin-white
thick-blue
thick-green
thick-brown
LUBRICA nON SYSTEM
Lubrication System
Oil pressure at 2000
rpm, engine temp. 80 D C
(176 D F)
at least 2.7 bar
(39 psi)
Oil pressure relief valve
opening pressure
3.6-5.3 bar
(52-77 psi)
Waming light on
pressure
below 0.3--0.5
bar
(4.4-7.3 psi)
Oil pump end noat
0.03--0.08 mm
(0.0012-D.0031
in.)
Engine-Technical Data
022-7
LH FUEL INJECTION
89092
Fuel Injection
LH Coolant Temperature Sensor Resistance
89091
7.
8.
9.
10,
11.
12.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fuel tank
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
Fuel distribution
Pressure regulator
6, LH control unit
Fuel injector
Coolant temperature sensor
Throttle plate
Th rottle switch
AIC valve
Air mass meter
Tem peratu re
Resistance (Ohms, ±10%)
14,000
9,000
5,800
3,800
3,000
System
YearlModel
Identification
2,600
LH 2.2
1985-1988 tu rbo
1986-1987
normally aspirated
Three wire AIC idle valve,
metal air mass meter with
sealed mixture adjustment
screw
2,000
1989 and later
turbo
Two wire AIC idle valve,
plastic air mass meter
without mixture adjustment
LH 2.4
1988-1990
normally aspirated
LH 2.4.2
1991 and later
normally aspirated
1,700
320
Three wire AIC idle valve,
si milar plastic ai r mass meter
without mixture adjustment
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump Delivery Volume
(minimum)
Fuel system pressure -
900 ml (30 oz.) in 30 seconds
fuel pump running, engine off
normally aspirated models
3.0 bar (43.5 psi)
turbo models
2.5±0.05 bar (36.3±0.7 psi)
Fuel system pressure -
engine idling
normally aspirated models
2.4 bar (34.8 psi)
turbo models
1.9 bar (27.6 psi)
Residual fuel pressure
all models
0.1-0.2 bar (1.5-3.0 psi)
below system pressure,
minimum after 10 minutes
LH FUEL INJECTION
022-8
Engine-Technical Data
COOLING SYSTEM
'-'
89093-S2I1591
89094-S5207
Fuel Injection
Fuel injector resistance
Cooling System
Oxygen Sensor Specifications
Oxygen sensor voltage
at idle (engine wann)
0.4-1 volt
Oxygen sensor
preheater resistance
approx. 4 Ohms
LH 2.2
LH 2.4
LH 2.4.2
Test tenninals
Resistance
(Ohms)
1 and 2
20±2
2 and 3
20±2
1 and 3
40±4
1 and 2
812
1 and 2
10-15
2 and 3
10-15
850±50 rpm
Idle speed (adjustable
only on LH 2.2 injection)
Idle %CO (adjustable only on LH 2.2 injection)
nonnally aspirated
0.5-1.5%
turbo
0.9-1,6%
Dashpot Adjustment
Specifications (LH 2,2)
10 liters (10.5 qts,)
Pennissible coolant leakage
1 qt. over 60,000 miles (1
Iiter/lOO,OOO km)
Coolant thennoswitch closing
temperature
AIC Valve Resistance
Fuel System
Cooling system capacity
Coolant thermoswitch opening
temperatu re
Coolant type
Phosphate-free 50% mixture
anti-freeze 50% water
Coolant temperature sender
resistance
51 .2±4.3 Ohms at 90°C
(194 C F)
Cooling system test pressure
(maximum)
1,2 bar (17.4 psi.)
TURBOCHARGER
speed at which dash pot rod touches
throttle lever
nonnallyaspirated
2500±100 rpm
turbo
2600±100 rpm
89095-S5865
TURBOCHARGER
Turbocharger basic boost
pressure
bar
psi
All except 1987 and later SPG
models
0.3510,03
5.010.4
1987 and later SPG models
0.4010.03
5.810.4
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Electrical System-Technical Data
023-1
023 Electrical System-Technical Data
Electrical System
023-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Charging System
TIghtening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-I b)
Alternator
Ignition distributor hold­
down bolt
15
11
rated speed
1900 rpm
minimum brush length
5 mm (0.2 in.)
Knock sensor to engine
block
20
15
Solenoid to starter
4.5-5.5
(40-49 in-Ib)
Starter field winding strap
and battery cable to
solenoid
(62--80 in-Ib)
7-9
Output test values
36 amps
@
1500 rpm
54 amps
@
1900 rpm
80 amps
@
6000 rpm
all other fasteners
M5 bolt
5
(44 in-Ib)
M6 bolt
10
(89 in-Ib)
M8 bolt
20
15
M10 bolt
40
30
Ignition System
Ignition system type
Charging System
Alternator
rated output
14 volts
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
023-2
Electrical System-Technical Data
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Ignition System
1985 and later, turbo
basic Hall ignition
1986 and later, non-turbo
EZK ignition-Hall-effect with
knock sensor
Ignition firing order
1-3-4-2 (no. 1 cylinder next to
firewall)
Ignition timing (vacuum hose
discon nected)
Turbo
16°BTDC @ 850 rpm
Non-turbo
14°BTDC @ 850 rpm
Ignition coil
primary winding resistance*
0.5-<:>.9 Ohms
secondary winding resis­
tance*
7200-8200 Ohms
Spark plug wires and rotor
ignition rotor resistance
1000 Ohms
coil high tension lead
resistance (complete with
end connectors)
500-1500 Ohms
spark plug lead resistance
(complete with end
connectors)
2000-4000 Ohms
'Measure with all wires disconnected from call. See 340 Ignition System for testing
information
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Transmission-Technical Data
024-1
024 Transmission-Technical Data
Transmission
024-1
TRANSMISSION
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-Ib)
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft·lb (in-Ib)
ATF pressure tap (automatic
transmission)
5-7
(44--62 in-Ib)
Shift rod clamp bolt
(manual transmission)
30---35
22-26
ATF sump pan bolts
(automatic transmission)
8-12
(71-106 in-Ib)
All other fasteners
M5 bolt
5
(44 in-Ib)
ATF sump pan drain plug
(automatic transmission)
5-8
(44-71 in-Ib)
M6 bolt
10
(89 in-Ib)
M8 bolt
20
15
ATF cooler connection nut
(automatic transmission)
13-16
10-12
M10 bolt
40
30
Clutch slave cylinder mounting
screws
6-14
(53-124 in-Ib)
Gearbox drain plug (manual
transmission)
39-59
29-44
Selector cable setscrew
tightening torque
(automatic transmission)
2.5
(22 in-Ib)
TRANSMISSION
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024-2
Transmission-Technical Data
4 65
1.
2.
3.
4.
Torque convertor
Front clutch
Rearclutch
Front band
5. Rearband
6. One way clutch
7. Govemor
Automatic Transmission
Type
Borg Wamer 37
ATF volume (transmission)
8.0 I (8.5 U.S. qts.)
ATF
Ford specification M2C-33F
(alternate Ford specification G)
AfT final drive capacity
125 I (1.3 U,S. qts.)
AfT final drive grade of oil
SAE EP800r75API-GL-40rAP
I-GL5
Alternate grade
SAE 10W·30 engine oil
General stall speed (APC
solenoid unplugged)
2250-2700 rpm
Line pressure at idle
(gear selector in D)
4.2-4.9 bar
(61-71 psi)
89100-S6605
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pressure plate
Housing
Diaphragm spring
Pivot rings
Release bearing
6.
7.
8.
9.
Slave cylinder
Master cylinder
Clutch pedal
Clutch fluid reservoir
Manual Transmission
Clutch type
Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch diameter
non-turbo
204 mm (8 in,)
turbo
216 mm (8.5 in,)
Clutch adjustment
automatic
(non-adjustable)
Manual transmission oil
capacity
3.0 I (3.5 U.S. qts.)
Grade of oil
SAE 10W-30 SF/CC, SF/CD, SG
Altemate grade of oil
SAE EP 75 API-GL-4 or API GL·5
Clutch/brake master
cylinder fluid
DOT 4 brake fluid
TRANSMISSION
Brakes-Technical Data
025-1
025 Brakes-Technical Data
Brakes
025-1
BRAKES
Front Brake Disc Applications
Model year and Model
Disc type
1985 through 1987900
Solid
1985 and 1986 900s
Solid
1985 Turbo
Solid
1987900s
Ventilated
1986 through 1987 Turbo,
including convertible
Ventilated
1988 and later
All Ventilated
Front Brake
Disc
Solid disc
89102
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-Ib)
ABS hydraulic unit to bulkhead
26±4
19±3
Front caliper mounting bolt to
guide pin (1988 models and
later)
30-35
22-26
Front caliper to steering
member (1985 to 1987)
110-130
81-96
Front pad carrier to steering
member (1988 models and
later)
70-110
52--81
Rear caliper to axle (1985 to
1987)
70-90
Rear caliper to pad carrier
(pins) (1988 models and later)
25-30
18-22
Rear pad carrierto axle (1988
models and later)
40-54
30--40
Ventilated
disc
Ventilated
(1986·1987)
and later)
disc (1988
Thickness
(new)
12.7 mm
(0.50 in.)
20mm
(0.787 in.)
23.5 mm
(0.93 in.)
Thickness
(wear limit)
11.2 mm
(0.441 in.)
18mm
(0.709 in.)
21.5mm
(0.85 in.)
Brake surface
lateral runout
(maximum)
0.1 mm
(0.004 in.)
0.1 mm
(0.004 in.)
0.08 mm
(0.003 in.)
Rear Brake Disc
Thickness (new)
9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
Thickness (wear limit)
7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
Brake surface lateral runout
(maXimum)
0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
52--86
ABS Specification
ABS wheel speed sensor air
gap
All other fasteners
M5 bolt
5
(44 in-Ib)
M6 bolt
10
(89 in-Ib)
M8 bolt
20
15
Ml0 bolt
40
30
0.65 mm (0.026 in.)
BRAKES
Steering and Wheel Alignment-Technical Data
026-1
026 Steering and Wheel Alignment­
Technical Data
Steering and Wheel Alignment
026-1
STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-I b)
Lower control arm bearing bracket
(front or rear) to body
M12 dry joint
70-95
52-70
M121ubricaled joint (waxed nut)
45-55
33-41
Lower control arm bracket to body
25~5
18-26
Power steering rack to body
60-80
44-59
lug nuts
90-110
lug bolts
105-125
66-81
77-92
Steering column to steering rack
(clamping bolt, self-locking nut)
20-27
15-20
Steering column to body
(bolts, use with Loctite)
20-27
15-20
Steering wheel to steering column
(self-locking nut)
25-28
18-21
Universal joint to pinion shaft
(clamping bolt and self-locking nut)
25~4
18-25
Power steering hose fittings
20~4
15-25
Tie rod end to tie rod
60-80
44-59
Upper control arm bearing bracket
(front or rear) to body
40-55
30-41
Road wheel to wheel hub
All olher fasteners
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-Ib)
M5 bolt
5
(44 in-Ib)
M6 bolt
10
(89 in-Ib)
M8 bolt
20
40
30
M10 bolt
15
Ball joinl to control arm (upper or
lower)
40-55
29-41
Ball joint to control arm bolts (self­
locking nuls)
40-55
29-41
Steering and Wheel Alignment Specifications
Ball joint to steering swivel member
(self-locking nut)
35-50
26~7
Chassis Ride Height
(measured between top of wheel rim and fender/hood gap)
Except sport chassis
Bearing bracket to control arm
(locknut and lock washer)
Sport chassis
lower control arm bracket to
control arm
75-90
upper control arm bracket to
control arm
55-70
41-52
55-110
41-81
Coil spring seat to control arm
243 mm (9.56 in.)
55-66
with 15 in. wheel
with 16 in. wheel
230 mm (9.06 in.)
217 mm (8.54 in.)
STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT
026-2
Steering and Wheel Alignment-Technical Data
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Measurement
Model
except sport
chassis
sport chassis
Front
caster
2°±0.5
2°±0.25
camber
0.5°±0.5
0.25°±0.25
toe-in
2±1 mm
(0.08±0.04 in.)
1.5±0.5 mm
(0.06±0.02 in)
Swivel pin inclination
11.5°±1
11.5°±1
Steering angle-outer
wheel
20°
20°
Steering angle-inner
wheel
20.75°±0.50
20.75°±0.50
toe-in
4±1 mm
(0.16±0.04 in.)
4±1 mm
(0.16±0.04 in.)
camber
-0.5°±0.25
-0.5°±0.25
Rear wheels (non­
adjustable)
Ball joint wear limit
maximum radial play
1 mm
0.040 in.
maximum axial play
2mm
0.078 in.
75 cl
0.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid
GM power steering
fluid (GM 9985010),
Texaco TL4634 or
equivalent
STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT
;
Suspension-Technical Data
027-1
027 Suspension-Technical Data
Suspension
027-1
SUSPENSION
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft·lb (in-I b)
Panhard rod to body or rear
axle
40-70
30-52
Torque ann to body or rear
axle
lubricated bushings
21-35
15-26
dry bushings
40-70
30-52
Wheel hubs to drive axle
(locking nut)
290-310
214-229
Wheel lug bolts
105-125
77-92
Wheel lug nuts
90-110
66-81
5
10
(44 in-Ib)
All other fasteners
M5 bolt
M6 bolt
M8 bolt
M10 bolt
(89 in-I b)
20
15
40
30
Front Coil Spring Specifications
1.
2.
3.
4.
Upper control ann
Spring seat
Coil spring
Bump stop
5.
6.
7.
8.
Shock absorber
Lower ball joint
Lower control ann
Upper ball joint
Spring color codes
Spring free length
Standard chassis
green, light green, black, or
white
373mm
14.7 in.
yellow or red
380 mm
15.0 in.
pink or brown
388mm
15.3 in.
blue or light blue
372mm
14.6 in.
301 mm
11,8 in.
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft·lb (in·lb)
Front shock absorber to lower
control ann
90-100
66-74
Front suspension coil spring
seat to control ann
55-110
41--81
Anti-roll bar bracket to lower
control ann
40-55
30--41
Power steering rack to body
60-80
44-59
black or white (left spring)
311 mm
12.24 in.
52-66
green or light green (right
spring)
308mm
12.12 in.
293 mm
11.5 in.
Spring link front mount to body
Sport chassis
silver or bronze
Rear Coil Spring Specifications
Spring color codes
Spring free length
Standard chassis
70-90
Sport chassis
silver or bronze
SUSPENSION
Body-Technical Data
028-1
028 Body-Technical Data
Body
028-1
BODY
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-Ib)
Tightening Torques
Nm
ft-Ib (in-Ib)
All other fasteners
AlC system tightening torques
AlCcompressor-to-evaporator
hose
connection at compressor
(pad-type)
22-27
16-20
hose fitting at evaporator
28-39
21-29
AlC compressor-to-condensor
hose
connection at compressor
(pad-type)
22-27
16-20
hose fitting at condensor
21-28
15-21
AlC condensor-to­
receiver/dryer hose
hose fitting at condensor
14-20
10-15
hose fitting at receiver/dryer
14-20
10-15
AlC evaporator-to­
M8 bolt
20
15
M10 bolt
40
30
Body Specifications
Convertible pump hydraulic
fluid
Aeroshell
Fluid 4/Shell
Code 60 421
(Saab part no.
3018694
Convertible top hydraulic
pump minimum working
pressure
25 bar
365 psi
Ale System Specifications
receiver/dryer hose
hose fitting at evaporator
14-20
10-15
hose fitting at receiver/dryer
14-20
10-15
21-27
15-20
AlC expansion valve pressure
equalization fitting to
evaporator
7-10
(62--89 in-lb)
Oil fill plug to AlC compressor
8-12
(71-106 inIb)
Convertible top hydraulic hose
fittings
5.1-6.2
(45-55 in-Ib)
Seatbelt guide bolt to body
(convertible models)
24-40
18-30
All other seat belt mounting
bolts
45±10
33±7
AlC expansion valve to
evaporator
Refrigerant oil capacity
(compressor replacement)
1.75 dl
4.9 oz.
Refrigerant oil capacity per
component (due to sudden
leakage)
evaporator
0.5 di
1.4 oz.
receiver/dryer
0.2 c!i
0.57 oz.
condenser
0.2 dl
0.57 oz.
hose
0.2 dl
0.57 oz.
2.9 bar
41 psi
115°C
239°F
switch closed
4.0-6.2°C
39.2-43.1 of
switch open
0.4-2.6°C
33-36.6°F
AlC refrigerant pressure
switch (low gas pressure)
opening pressure
AlC Coolant temperature
switch
opening temperature
AlC Anti-frost switch
All other fasteners
M5 bolt
5
(44 in-!b)
M6 bolt
10
(89 in-Ib)
continued
BODY